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- TV shows like “Poker Face” and “NASCAR: Full Speed” are back for new seasons this week.
- The dramedy “Nonnas” and the teen comedy “Summer of ’69” are among the movies debuting on streamers.
- Netflix’s new series “Forever” puts a fresh spin on Judy Blume’s novel of the same name.
This weekend, you can tune into the season two premiere of Peacock’s mystery-of-the-week show “Poker Face,” see how Colombian singer Karol G became a global superstar, and get wanderlust from Conan O’Brien‘s travel series.
“Nonnas,” a new Netflix movie about honoring family members through food, has also arrived just in time for Mother’s Day.
Here’s a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you’re looking for.
Netflix’s new documentary “The Seat” shows how Kimi Antonelli became the third-youngest rookie ever in Formula 1 history.
The most recent season of Netflix’s popular docuseries “Drive to Survive” featured an abbreviated version of how Formula 1 racing team Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS selected Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton following the seven-time F1 world champion’s surprising exit.
“The Seat,” a 40-minute documentary sponsored by WhatsApp, gives a more detailed look at the behind-the-scenes conversations that went into giving Hamilton’s coveted spot to a teenager who had never driven in F1.
Streaming on: Netflix
NASCAR fans can check out season two of “Full Speed.”
The five-episode season follows the 16 NASCAR Cup Series drivers during the high-stakes 2024 playoffs.
Streaming on: Netflix
“Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful” chronicles Grammy winner Karol G’s rise to global superstardom.
The documentary gives fans an intimate look into the life of the Colombian singer’s obstacles and accomplishments, including being the first Latina to headline venues like the MetLife Stadium and the Gillette Stadium during her Mañana Será Bonito Tour.
Streaming on: Netflix
Food and family are at the heart of the dramedy “Nonnas.”
Vince Vaughn plays a grieving son who honors his late mom by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as the chefs, allowing them to share their traditional dishes with others.
The film is loosely based on the true story of Joe Scaravella, who opened the Staten Island restaurant called Enoteca Maria after his mother’s death and employed several grandmothers from different parts of Italy to cook regional food.
Streaming on: Netflix
Conan O’Brien embarks on more globe-trotting adventures in season two of “Conan O’Brien Must Go.”
In season two of the Emmy-winning travel series, comedian and former late-night host is joined by familiar faces like Taika Waititi and Javier Bardem as he immerses himself in the cultures of New Zealand, Spain, and Austria.
The three-episode season premiered on Thursday. The remaining two episodes will be released weekly, culminating in the season finale on May 22.
Streaming on: Max
Actor and comedian David Spade’s fourth comedy special, “David Spade: Dandelion,” has arrived.
Three years after his last stand-up special, Spade is back. This time, he jokes about the evolution of porn, being served Pepsi instead of Coke at a casino, and a near-tussle at a McDonald’s in Hollywood that inspired the name of his special.
Streaming on: Prime Video
“Poker Face” returned for season two this week.
The series, created by “Knives Out” writer and director Rian Johnson, is back for another season, starring Natasha Lyonne’s casino worker and crime-solver Charlie Cale, who has a knack for detecting lies.
Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, John Cho, Katie Holmes, and Giancarlo Esposito are among this season’s long list of guest stars.
Streaming on: Peacock
“Summer of ’69” follows an awkward high school senior trying to seduce her longtime crush before graduation.
Comedic actor Jillian Bell’s feature film debut stars “That ’90s Show” actor Sam Morelos as Abby, a high schooler who sets out to reel in her newly single crush named Max (Matt Cornett). Lacking sexual experience, she turns to an exotic dancer named Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman) to be her mentor.
Streaming on: Hulu
“Forever,” Judy Blume’s best-selling 1975 novel about young love, is reimagined in a new series.
The coming-of-age show is set in Los Angeles in 2018 and follows two Black teens, Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), who fall in love and navigate relationship milestones together.
Streaming on: Netflix
Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan becomes a leading man in “Love Hurts.”
Ke Huy Quan, known for supporting roles in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and season two of Marvel’s “Loki,” takes center stage in this 2025 action comedy.
The actor stars as Marvin Gable, a top-selling real estate agent whose dark past as a hitman comes back to haunt him when his brother sends assassins to hunt him down.
Streaming on: Peacock
“A Deadly American Marriage” investigates a love story gone wrong.
“A Deadly American Marriage” focuses on the gruesome death of Jason Corbett, who was killed by his wife, Molly Martens Corbett, and her father, Thomas Martens, a former FBI agent, in 2015.
Molly and Thomas, who said they acted in self-defense, were convicted of second-degree murder in 2017 and sentenced to 20 to 25 years in prison. The verdict was overturned after an appeal, and the pair were granted a retrial. In 2023, they accepted a plea deal on charges of voluntary manslaughter. Molly and Thomas were released from prison in 2024 after serving four years total.
The true-crime documentary explores the different perspectives on the murder and features interviews with people affected, including Molly, Thomas, and Jason’s kids from his first marriage, Jack and Sarah.
Streaming on: Netflix
For a reality TV fix, watch the “Vanderpump Villa” season two reunion special.
Lisa Vanderpump’s staff on season two of “Vanderpump Villa” reunite to hash out their drama in the reunion special hosted by VIP guest Stassi Schroeder.
Streaming on: Hulu
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